How to Book Train Travel From Guilin to Beijing

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When booking train travel from scenic Guilin to Beijing (the capital of mainland China), you'll be traveling to one of the most picturesque cities in China. The Lijian River flows gently past limestone hills and the pale green of the river complements the lush hills like a painter's dream. Guilian's climate is mild and tourist-friendly year-round. Former U.S. Presidents Nixon and Clinton each proclaimed Guilin the most beautiful spot in China. Numerous Chinese poets have composed lyrics in honor of Guilin's beauty.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Passport.
Computer with Internet connection.
Visa.

Book Train Travel

Step 1

Use the China Trip Advisor Web site (see below) to book your train travel from Guilin to Beijing. Click the 'train tickets' tab, and then select Guilin as your departure city.
Step 2

Finish filling out the application online to book train travel from Guilin to Beijing. If the several itineraries posted don't fit with your schedule, click 'contact us' at the bottom of the site. You'll be given an online email contact form where you can tell the agents at China Trip Advisor exactly what you'd like to book. The agents will then make phone calls on your behalf to book an itinerary that better fits your schedule.
Step 3

Give a delivery date and a local address in China for ticket delivery. No U.S. addresses are permitted here. You'll need to give the address of your hotel or another safe place where you can collect your tickets prior to departure. After your train travel is booked, the Web site will send your confirmation by email.
Step 4

Proceed to pay online using Paypal, AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard or VISA.

Tips & Warnings

Visit the China Trip Advisor Web site 10 to 60 days in advance of your departure from Guilin. Since this is a popular tourist destination, you'll want to reserve seats as early as you can.
Guilin is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, and train routes fill up quickly. Guilin is linked by train to Beijing (30 hours), Kunming (28 hours), Guiyang (18 hours), Guangzhou (15 hours), Xi'an (35 hours) and Shanghai (35 hours).
Call China-Train Ticket at 86 10 65266721 or visit the link below.
If your passport is stolen or lost, report to the local police immediately. Also report the theft or loss to the U.S. embassy. It's a good idea to keep a copy of the data page of your passport in your luggage so you have a backup copy to refer to.